>>2748757[Ashore – Part 13]
Ami knew full well she couldn't afford another loss. She had to win, no matter the cost. So as she reached for the board, Ami gave the slightest of nods. 'A wise choice, my dear. So be it. Move your left knight forward and to the right...'
The game unfolded briskly after that. One move after another, in rapid succession. It wasn't long before the first capture took place. The game's pace escalated so quickly that Ami almost forgot that she was playing in the nude, something her clothed opponent seemed to take considerable amusement in, watching how the topless girl's breasts swayed with each extension of her arm. A shame she couldn't see the rest, but imagination would suit her just fine.
As for Ami, she continued to do exactly as the man directed, and before long, she had her opponent on the ropes. Except, rather than appear infuriated or frustrated as Ami expected... the woman just smiled, as if she knew all that Ami did and more. “Well done, my dear. I never did state that you had to play on your own.”
Ami blinked, as if caught with her hand in a cookie jar, her face taking on a slight blush. “No, I mean, it's not-”
“Oh, don't be so modest. It was clear as day you had help, and that's just fine. It means you're using all the tools at your advantage. Stake your claim, by all means.”
Ami hesitated, then, almost as if fearing she was playing right into their hands... but the risk of loss was too great. So she moved her rook forward from the corner, and sealed the fate of her opponent's king. “Check... mate...”
Then there was the faint, echoing sound of applause, both from the woman across from her, and an unseen source, which clearly had to be that of her invisible benefactor.
“Splendid work, my sweet.” With that said, the male half of the couple rippled into view besides Ami, smiling down at the board.
